Shawna Benard, M.D.
NPI 1275890287 · Epilepsy Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Epileptologists · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shawna Benard, M.D. is a Epilepsy Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1275890287).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275890287
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Epilepsy PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A141367 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
268 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $101 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity With Video (veeg), 12-26 Hours With Review and Report By Health Care Professional95720 | 48 | $215 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 38 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $102 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Asleep95819 | 26 | $59 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 160 | 26 |
| Levetiracetam | 125 | 33 |
| Lacosamide | 114 | 18 |
| Clobazam | 98 | 19 |
| Cannabidiol (cbd)brand: Epidiolex | 58 | — |
| Brivaracetambrand: Briviact | 55 | — |
| Clonazepam | 42 | 11 |
| Midazolambrand: Nayzilam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$216 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-04-15
- Last updated
- 2021-10-25
- Certified
- 2021-10-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawna Benard's NPI number?
- Shawna Benard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275890287, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shawna Benard's specialty?
- Shawna Benard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Epilepsy Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shawna Benard located?
- Shawna Benard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1520 San Pablo St Ste 3000, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
- What is Shawna Benard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shawna Benard is (323) 442-5710.
- Does Shawna Benard accept Medicare?
- Shawna Benard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shawna Benard's NPI active?
- Yes — Shawna Benard's NPI (1275890287) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.